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ErgenOS – Arch-based Linux distribution focused on gaming and recovery

October 17, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ErgenOS is an Arch Linux-based distribution with GNOME, a graphical installer, Btrfs snapshot recovery and optional gaming tools.

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FilzaOS – Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with a customised GNOME desktop

October 16, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

FilzaOS is an experimental Ubuntu-based live distribution with a customised GNOME desktop, purple themes and terminal utilities.

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Lyra OS – openSUSE Leap-based Linux distribution with GNOME

October 15, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Lyra OS is an openSUSE Leap-based Linux distribution with GNOME, Btrfs snapshots, a custom installer and a separate server edition.

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JatayuOS – Debian-based Linux distribution with KDE Plasma

October 15, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

JatayuOS combines Debian and KDE Plasma with image and PDF utilities, a welcome app, wallpaper management and Indian cultural services.

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kumaOS – declarative Fedora-based Linux distribution

October 14, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

kumaOS is a Fedora-based Linux distribution combining declarative configuration, atomic system images, Niri and automatic rollback.

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VaeVictis OS – security-focused Debian distribution

October 14, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

VaeVictis OS is a Debian-based Linux distribution offering disk encryption, firewall protection, integrity monitoring and GNOME.

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Lightwhale – immutable Linux distribution for Docker servers

October 13, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Lightwhale is a minimal Buildroot-based Linux distribution that boots into Docker, with an immutable core and optional persistent storage.

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Blunux – Arch-based Linux distribution with KDE Plasma

October 11, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Blunux is an Arch-based Linux distribution featuring KDE Plasma, a graphical installer, rolling updates and tools for building custom ISOs.

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ArchiveOS – beginner-friendly KDE Plasma Linux distribution

October 10, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ArchiveOS is a KDE Plasma Linux distribution with a graphical update manager, Timeshift recovery and desktop-focused optimisations.

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XXRI OS Lite – Lightweight Linux Distribution for Older Computers

October 8, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

XXRI OS Lite is a lightweight Tiny Core Linux derivative for older 32-bit PCs, with a graphical desktop and low RAM requirements.

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Eslapion – lightweight SliTaz-derived Linux distribution

October 6, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Eslapion is a lightweight SliTaz-derived Linux distribution with 32-bit and 64-bit images, its own repositories and updated kernels.

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FreeLinX – independent Linux distribution with NetBSD userland

October 5, 2026 Steve Emms Distro

FreeLinX is an independent Linux distribution using musl, LLVM and a NetBSD userland with Openbox and its own package manager.

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instantOS – lightweight Arch-based Linux distribution for power users

October 4, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

instantOS is an Arch-based Linux distribution using instantWM, with tiling and floating workflows and lightweight desktop tools.

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Ryoku – Arch-based Linux distribution

October 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Ryoku is an Arch Linux-based distribution with a custom Wayland desktop, Hyprland or niri sessions, Quickshell and rollback tools.

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Hidayah OS – privacy-hardened Islamic Linux distribution

October 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Hidayah OS is a Debian-based Islamic Linux distribution combining KDE Plasma or Xfce with privacy hardening and integrated faith tools.

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AlgaOS – beginner-friendly Gentoo-based Linux distribution

September 30, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

AlgaOS is a Gentoo-based Linux distribution for less technical users, with graphical updating, recovery tools and a managed software experience.

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ChurrOS – lightweight Arch Linux distribution for modest hardware

September 30, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ChurrOS is a lightweight Arch Linux-based distribution offering Xfce and Niri desktops, a live environment and graphical installation.

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VolnOS – Ubuntu-based Linux desktop

September 29, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

VolnOS is an Ubuntu-based Cinnamon Linux distribution with an integrated AI assistant, Windows application support and a privacy focus.

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RakuOS – hybrid atomic Fedora-based distribution

September 23, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

RakuOS is a Fedora-based atomic Linux distribution with bootc image updates, rollback, persistent RPM overlays and multiple desktop editions.

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UmbraOS – NixOS-based distribution for cybersecurity learning

September 22, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

UmbraOS is aimed at people learning and experimenting with cybersecurity.

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